Conserving the architectural heritage of the people's court of Ho Chi Minh City

Abstract

ABSTRACT:

The People's Court of Ho Chi Minh City is a historical building in which was restored in a correct method: Authentic details were remained as much as possible and the building still be used as a law court, instead of becoming a museum. That is a case study for conservation of architectural heritages in Ho Chi Minh city. This arcticle will describe and compapre the status of the building before and after restoration, then evaluate the effects of conservation on this building.

Keyword: Architectural heritage; conservation; restoration